Yep -- we missed out on all the action once again, and we're kicking ourselves because of it. Fortunately, the throwback gathering was covered from all angles by some decidedly non-throwback technology, and while smartphone videos may not be quite as satisfying as actually attending, we'll take what we can get. Details on the cars shown are a bit scarce, but they're great at giving you a feel for the event.

Like what you see? Let us know. Maybe we can finagle a trip to the Jersey Shore for next year's event. God knows it's just about the only reason we'd ever seek out a trip to that particular piece of real estate.

Here's a clip of Race of Gentlemen entrants hitting the beach. You won't believe the range of old-school buggies that braved the sand and salt water, with not an overdone, cheesy rat rod among them:

A couple of Fords racing on the beach:

Vintage bikes go head-to-head on the sand:

A barefoot daredevil does a Superman on his bike:

Our favorite -- a short clip showing what it's all about:

Graham Kozak
- Graham Kozak drove a 1951 Packard 200 sedan in high school because he wanted something that would be easy to find in a parking lot. He thinks all the things they're doing with fuel injection and seatbelts these days are pretty nifty too.
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